It is estimated that there are around 200 rivers in India which are listed and there may be more unlisted rivers. In India the monsoon season differs in different parts. The strong monsoon and the unscientific drainage system often cause flood in different parts of the country. A solution to this problem is linking of rivers. The linking of rivers has the following advantages:
1. The excess water flowing into the rivers which inundates the adjacent areas can be diverted to the areas having deficiency of water.
2. The links can be used as waterways providing opportunities for developing excellent inland water transport system which will be a major attraction for the tourists.
3. The water thus received in drought areas would be an excellent source for irrigation for crops.
4. Better irrigation facilities enables bringing of more waste land under cultivation and thus more agriculture products can be grown.
5. Linking rivers reduces expenditure on flood management and rehabilitation and brings revenue to the government by way more tourism opportunities.
Three years back people in Kerala experienced the problem of flood when water was released from Mullaperiyar Dam. Last week Chennai had the worst experience. A few years back Utharakhand suffered heavily on account of rain and flood. Rain is the source of water provided by the nature and it is our duty to preserve it. Now the rain was is flown into the backwaters and sea. I hope the Central Government will initiate necessary step in this direction.
1. The excess water flowing into the rivers which inundates the adjacent areas can be diverted to the areas having deficiency of water.
2. The links can be used as waterways providing opportunities for developing excellent inland water transport system which will be a major attraction for the tourists.
3. The water thus received in drought areas would be an excellent source for irrigation for crops.
4. Better irrigation facilities enables bringing of more waste land under cultivation and thus more agriculture products can be grown.
5. Linking rivers reduces expenditure on flood management and rehabilitation and brings revenue to the government by way more tourism opportunities.
Three years back people in Kerala experienced the problem of flood when water was released from Mullaperiyar Dam. Last week Chennai had the worst experience. A few years back Utharakhand suffered heavily on account of rain and flood. Rain is the source of water provided by the nature and it is our duty to preserve it. Now the rain was is flown into the backwaters and sea. I hope the Central Government will initiate necessary step in this direction.
